Posted on March 30th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
As with any home appliance or equipment we have in our home, vehicles have problems too and they need check-ups!
There are some that are considered the top ten car problems, however, and to ensure you are getting top performance from your vehicle, here is a list of our top ten.
Remember, preventative maintenance for all of these components is a good way to ensure they won’t fail.
1. Brake Systems – Brakes need to be replaced from normal wear and tear. If your brakes squeak or don’t feel quite right to you, it may be time to have a repair shop take a look at the entire braking system including your brake pads. Often, you’ll only need to replace the pads. Read more...
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Posted on March 13th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
First, if you don’t know what a car log is, we can tell you!
A car log is a simple record of repairs, including warranty and recall repairs your vehicle has had completed on it—and much more.
You can make a car log on your own or buy a pre-printed car log at most office supply stores. Actually, a car log folder is better because it can hold all the invoices from your repairs in one place when you need it.
Another good reason for keeping a car log is in the long run, if you have an extended vehicle warranty, it can ensure that you have obtained all the recommended maintenance your owner’s manual suggests. Warranty companies need to know that you have been responsible in your car care and really shouldn’t pay for things because you missed important upkeep. Read more...
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Posted on February 11th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
My mother lives in Phoenix and this active 82-year old takes her PT Cruiser everywhere. When she called me last week to tell me her air-conditioning had gone out and two different repair shops indicated they had found many things wrong with the car, well, to be honest, she was pretty mad—or what she calls it, “darn-pooped.”
Because she had pretty good luck with this 2007 model, this was her first experience with a major repair on it and I told her that there were things to look for before your choose your repair shop. Since I live in New Mexico and my husband’s dealership sold her the car, of course I felt bad. Read more...
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Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
Everyone always talks about how it is more expensive to get car repairs done at a dealer than at an independent repair shop – but do we know that for sure, or is it simply a gut feeling?
Cartalk.com recently did a study on this topic and now we have some cold, hard facts. The results showed that on average the dealerships in the study charged 15% more than independent car repair shops for the same repairs.
Buy an Extended Car Warranty Direct and Save
When you buy a new car, you have the option to purchase your extended car warranty through your dealership; the problem with this is that if you purchase it through your dealer then your extended vehicle warranty will only cover repairs that are done at your dealership. Read more...
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